Asthma

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with asthma can get symptoms between asthma attacks. These are called interval symptoms. If your child has interval symptoms often, talk to your health professional. 

A spacer is a clear plastic tube that helps deliver asthma medicine to the right place. Younger tamariki may need help to use a spacer, but as they grow older, they will be able to use a spacer themselves.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) have mild asthma. Any child with asthma can have a severe, life-threatening attack. Find out about the symptoms of an asthma attack and what to do.

There are different types of medicines to treat asthma in tamariki (children). The medicines your child needs will depend on their symptoms and how often they get them. Ask your health professional to fill out an asthma action plan for your child so you know what medicines they need to take and when.

In a series of videos, high school students talk about managing asthma, playing sport and what to do when they have an asthma attack.

Information for parents and carers about the use of prednisone for an asthma attack.

Information for parents and carers about the use of prednisolone for an asthma attack.

Information about the use of montelukast for the prevention of asthma. 

Asthma is a condition that leads to narrowing of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms include wheeze, cough and difficulty breathing.